Transmission Cooling System
Melting Slicks
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From: TEXAS - you mean there are other states?
These fit in the old under chasis exhaust holes? So - you plan to mount them centered or extending (hanging out) towards the rear? Hoe long are they? The wind flow seems like it would be good. How will you prootect it from items on the road surface?
Drifting
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From: Kissimmee fl
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Those coolers can be found on E-Bay using a search for transmission coolers. The are also available from hot rod shops. They come in length from 12 to 24 inches and in single and double pass. they are extruded aluminum and quite durable. They also come in a variety of anodized colors.
Instructor
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Sun Peaks British Columbia
Originally Posted by SIXFOOTER
Looks like this, not on there yet
Using braided lines on it and mounting it to the frame right side under pass seat, should do the trick. I never liked the idea of running tranny juice thru the radiator.
Using braided lines on it and mounting it to the frame right side under pass seat, should do the trick. I never liked the idea of running tranny juice thru the radiator.
Team Owner
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From: Lakeland, FL
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Originally Posted by Victor
A while back I was trying to figure out what I was going to do for an extra tranny cooler and I came accross some posts by another forum member who ran two of these. He put on in each of the holes in the crossmember where the exhaust pipe goes through. I think his name was GrandSportC3 if I'm not mistaken (but I'm not 100% certain). If you aren't running side exhaust this idea obviously wouldn't work.
Here's the original thread..
Still haven't seen over 150 degrees tranny temperature since I installed them..
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1319798
I'll actually change my install beacuse I need to make space to install a driveshaft loop... I'll probably do that tomorrow...
Race Director
Joined: Sep 2004
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From: Arlington Va Current ride 04 vert, previous vettes: 69 vert, 77 resto mod
Originally Posted by kaiserbud
6'r - any pics on your cooler setup
Bob - any more details/pics on the compression fittings
Bob - any more details/pics on the compression fittings
Safety Car
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: Minnesota
5/16 brake line will bolt right in. I did my own when I put in the 700R4. I used a couple shorter pieces coming off the transmission to make it easy to take the tranny out if needed and coupled them up to longer ones. Pick up a few different lengths and return what you don't need. I still used hose barb adaptors and transmission rubber lines for the very last couple of feet where it goes to the cooler. Works great, was very cheap, and no leaks. Oh yeah, buy a decent tube bender with the bolt that pushes a cam and you won't have any kinks.
Melting Slicks
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From: Long Island New York
You can get brand new transmission cooling lines for your car from Corvette Central for about $60.00 plus shipping. I got mine from there and they fit perfectly. I agree with Bob, if your running a stock set up this is all you need.
Burning Brakes
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From: Sick of these TOOLS & AZZHATS in DC
Originally Posted by jdmick
5/16 brake line will bolt right in. I did my own when I put in the 700R4. I used a couple shorter pieces coming off the transmission to make it easy to take the tranny out if needed and coupled them up to longer ones. Pick up a few different lengths and return what you don't need. I still used hose barb adaptors and transmission rubber lines for the very last couple of feet where it goes to the cooler. Works great, was very cheap, and no leaks. Oh yeah, buy a decent tube bender with the bolt that pushes a cam and you won't have any kinks.
Aluminum brake line from your local AA or AZ or Napa will do the job beautifully...and a good tubing bender is a must...but they're relatively inexpensive (I got mine from Summit for about $10) the parts store should have one, or even Lowes/HomeDepot. I also used this same tubing to "hard plumb" from my mech fuel pump to the carb (need a flaring tool to do this as well) looks nice and clean and more importantly VERY safe!
Just take your time and good luck!
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